Northern Italian dishes with a modern twist are prominent in this sleek eatery. Set in a neighborhood heavy with Italian restaurants, it features textured terra cotta walls, warm gold paint, and glowing sconces – an inviting, cozy space in which to eat and imbibe. Departing from the "same old-same old" Italian fare, the menu includes welcome surprises. Creamy herbed polenta with mushrooms and sausage is a melt-in-your-mouth starter, while risotto with chicken and grilled asparagus and braised osso buco with orange gremolata are near-perfect main courses.